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Introduced
11/19/2015
11/19/2015
In Committee
11/19/2015
11/19/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016
03/11/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Voter identification; accepted forms of identification. Adds to the list of acceptable forms of voter identification a valid student photo identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in any other state or territory of the United States. Current law allows students from any institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth to use their student photo identification cards for purposes of voting.
AI Summary
This bill expands the list of acceptable forms of identification for voting in Virginia by allowing voters to present a valid student photo identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in any other state or territory of the United States, in addition to existing options such as a Virginia driver's license, a U.S. passport, or a student ID from a Virginia-based institution. This change aims to provide more flexibility for students attending colleges and universities outside of Virginia who are voting in their home state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Left in Privileges and Elections (on 02/16/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?161+sum+HB32 |
| BillText | http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?161+ful+HB32+hil |
| Bill | http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?161+ful+HB32+hil+pdf |
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